I’m thinking about switching from Clozapine to Vraylar (Cariprazine) but I’m pretty nervous to switch since I’ve had good results with the Clozapine. However, my BMI is now at 39/40 and I just cant stand the way I look and feel. I also have diabetes now which I hadnt prior to Clozapine. Not sure what to do. I’ve had horrible reactions to Latuda, Lexapro and Abilify. Also every time I go off of clozapine, I get psychotic again and paranoid. It tough. I told my doctor I’d think about it.
I’m on it (3mg) after also having a bad reaction to Latuda. It seems to be working pretty well for me though I really should be on a higher dose (that’s just me being resistant to change). It helped a lot with my paranoia and has smoothed out my moods a good deal, even on a lower dose. I did have some drowsiness at first but it actually went away when I switched to taking it in the morning. I’ve gained about 8 pounds on it (I’m still normal BMI) but it’s not known for weight gain. I’ve had no other side effects that I know of, and I’ve been on it since March I think.